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Highway Maintenance Workers average salary by city in Tennessee
- Nashville$49,380
- Morristown$49,100
- Kingsport$48,870
- Johnson City$48,690
- Jackson$46,120
- Knoxville$45,450
- Chattanooga$43,310
- Clarksville$42,740
- Cleveland$42,130
- Memphis$40,070
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $49,380 | $49,110 | $44,450 | $41,857 | 96 |
| Morristown | $49,100 | $45,800 | $44,040 | $41,632 | 86 |
| Kingsport | $48,870 | $48,310 | $45,200 | $41,447 | 86 |
| Johnson City | $48,690 | $45,780 | $43,600 | $41,302 | 88 |
| Jackson | $46,120 | $45,780 | $36,610 | $39,237 | 86 |
| Knoxville | $45,450 | $44,110 | $39,030 | $38,699 | 93 |
| Chattanooga | $43,310 | $39,840 | $34,240 | $36,980 | 91 |
| Clarksville | $42,740 | $43,010 | $37,340 | $36,522 | 91 |
| Cleveland | $42,130 | $44,460 | $34,320 | $36,031 | 88 |
| Memphis | $40,070 | $37,710 | $35,090 | $34,376 | 92 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Tennessee has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-4051.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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